Wattstax: The Living Word

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic Wattstax event that took place at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum on 20th August 1972, Stax Records is reissuing “Wattstax: The Living Word”. Featuring performances from the festival by Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, The Bar-Kays, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Albert King and more.

Tracklist

A1.   The Staple Singers - Oh La De Da.   4:56
A2.   The Staple Singers - I Like The Things About Me.   6:10
A3.   The Staple Singers - Respect Yourself.   4:35
A4.   The Staple Singers - I'll Take You There.   5:25
A5.   Eddie Floyd - Knock On Wood.   3:34
A6.   Eddie Floyd - Lay Your Loving On Me.   5:05

B1.   Carla Thomas - I Like What You're Doing To Me.   3:31
B2.   Carla Thomas - Gee Whiz.   3:43
B3.   Carla Thomas - I Have A God Who Loves.   5:09
B4.   Rufus Thomas - The Breakdown.   4:06
B5.   Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Chicken.   4:55
B6.   Rufus Thomas - Do The Funky Penguin.   5:50

C1.   The Bar-Kays - Son Of Shaft / Feel It.   11:00
C2.   The Bar-Kays - I Can't Turn You Loose.   3:59
C3.   Albert King - Killing Floor.   4:00
C4.   Albert King - I'll Play The Blues For You.   5:34
C5.   Albert King - Angel Of Mercy.   5:52

D1.   The Soul Children - I Don't Know What This World Is Coming To.   6:49
D2.   The Soul Children - Hearsay.   7:28
D3.   Isaac Hayes - Ain't No Sunshine.   17:36